Barh

Barh (Hindi: बाढ़, Urdu: باڑھ) is a town and subdivision of Patna District of Bihar. It is located along the Ganges River, 34 miles (55 km) south-east of Patna.Barh railway station witnessed burning of many trains by a mob protesting the withdrawal of stoppage of trains there and many more causes.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[1] Barh had a population of 105,206. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Barh has an average literacy rate of 85%, it is above than Indian literacy rate 66.7%; with 50% of the males and 35% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

NTPC Barh

NTPC is India's largest power-generating company with its current output being 32,500 MW.Around 3,300MW of coal-generated power is being added at Barh near Patna in Bihar, India. The three-unit 1,980MW Barh I are being built by Russian firm Technopromoexport (TPE), and the two-unit 1,320MW Barh II extension are being built by BHEL. Barh has been named a mega power project, and is owned by Indian energy company NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation).

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